Budapest to Velikiy Novgorod by bus
Velikiy Novgorod lies 1,469 km (913 mi) north-east of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 1,792 km (1,113 mi) of road.
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| Budapest | Velikiy Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Russia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 222,868 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
Clocks in Velikiy Novgorod are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 26 h 36 min journey lands 27 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Velikiy Novgorod
Crossing from Hungary into Russia: money changes from the Forint to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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Common questions
How far is Velikiy Novgorod from Budapest?
1,469 km (913 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Budapest; by road roughly 1,792 km (1,113 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Velikiy Novgorod by bus?
About 26 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Velikiy Novgorod?
Velikiy Novgorod is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Velikiy Novgorod?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.